Ras Al Khaimah

By air

RKT · Ras Al Khaimah International

Limited routes; many visitors use Dubai (DXB)

Al Marjan Island

Beach resorts.

Old town

Local restaurants and the museum.

Etiquette

• Greeting: Right hand, a smile, 'as-salamu alaykum'; let a woman offer her hand first; avoid: Hugging or kissing in greeting in public
• Dress in public: Shoulders and knees covered in malls, souks and government buildings; avoid: Swimwear or very short clothing away from the beach or pool
• Mosques: Covered arms and legs, headscarf for women, shoes off; visit outside prayer times; avoid: Loud talk and photos of people praying
• Photography: Ask before photographing people and their children; avoid: Photos of women, police, government and military sites, or accident scenes; posting others' photos without consent is a crime
• Public behaviour: Stay calm and polite in disputes; hold hands at most; avoid: Kissing, swearing, rude gestures and shouting — all can lead to fines or arrest
• Online: Keep posts neutral about the country, its rulers and religion; avoid: Insulting posts, reviews that defame named people, or sharing others' images; cybercrime laws are strict
• Ramadan: Eat and drink out of public view in daylight; greet with 'Ramadan kareem'; avoid: Loud music, eating on the street, revealing clothing
• Emirati hospitality: Accept coffee and dates; sit with feet on the floor; avoid: Showing the soles of your feet; refusing everything

Scams and watch-outs

• Summer heat is severe, though the mountains are cooler.
• Check local rules on alcohol and dress.